María Luisa Elío
Biography
María Luisa Elío Bernal was a Spanish writer and actress exiled in Mexico.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1961, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
About a woman who was a child refugee from the Spanish Civil War, and is now living as an adult in Mexico City. She tries to remember the traumatic events of her childhood.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
In 1970, the writer María Luisa Elío returned to Spain after three decades in exile in Mexico. Ever since she was forced by the Spanish Civil War to abandon her home at the age of nine, she has dreamed of reuniting herself with a past that perhaps no longer existed. In this documentary, the director explores the various separate parts of the life of this woman who belonged to circles of the most important cutting-edge artists of the mid-20th century and who wrote, acted in and made a film about her own ordeal.
Movie - 1943, 2h 15m • as Alumna (uncredited)
A mother stands by helplessly while a scandal involving marital infidelity, blackmail and murder takes shape around her daughter.
Movie - 1967, 2h 15m • as Voice
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.